The Christian and Money

Conclusion

Questions about Money!

What about Bankruptcy?

• May a Christian declare bankruptcy?

• We live in an irresponsible society!

What about Bankruptcy?

• Consider numerous principles:Stewardship, materialism, self-control, contentment. • Have we been careless? How can we expect someone else to

absorb our irresponsible consequences?

What about Bankruptcy?

• There are consequences to sinful conduct and decisions.

• Have we been careless? Galatians 6:7, Rom. 6:23

• Sometimes consequences are

needed (cf. Heb. 12:3-11)

What about Bankruptcy?

•Rom. 13:8, “Owe no one anything except to love one another.”•Psalm 37:21, “The wicked

borrows and does not repay.”

What about Bankruptcy?

•2 Cor. 7:10-11, True repentance will do all that is possible to make things right. Repentance is NOT easy!

What about Bankruptcy?

• What about debt not due to carelessness?

• Have you pursued every other means?

• Renegotiate?• Types of bankruptcy

What about Bankruptcy?

• EVEN if you find temporary relief you still have a debt to make right (or have lending party forgive). Do your best to repay it!

What about the Lottery?

• Gambling is sinful because of Biblical principles

• Stewardship, covetousness, legitimate means of income.

• Goal of gambling is to profit at another's loss!

What about the Lottery?

• Consider the lottery itself• Often promoted as relief for good

causes, but is it? Eph. 5:11• Funded in part by the poor

What about the Lottery?

• Consider the lottery itself

• People gamble for the thrill and fantasy.

• It is foolishness and a waste of money.

Odds: 1:175,000,000

What about the Lottery?

• “But I only buy it recreationally”• Principles of gambling still

apply!• It is a questionable behavior

(Rom. 14:22-23)• Prov. 28:20, 22

What about the Lottery?

• “What about charity raffles?”• While intentions are good,

principles still apply• Why not donate directly to the

charity?• Consider your

example for good

How does God bless us Today?

• Can God work providentially? Does He?????

• God DOES bless us spiritually – Eph. 1:3, Prov. 10:22

How does God bless us Today?

• God blesses us through His word – both His wisdom and our application! 2 Tim. 3:16-17, James 1:25cf. 1 Cor. 10:13, Eph. 4:28

How does God bless us Today?

• He hears our prayers! 1 John 5:14-15. His answers for our best!

How does God bless us Today?

• His promise is only to take care of us - Matt. 6:25-33, 1 Tim. 6:6-8, Prov. 30:8-9

How does God bless us Today?

• Sometimes, we don’t recognized God’s blessings – cf. Gen. 50:19-20, Philemon 15-16

How does God bless us Today?

• Considering His blessings NEVER forget our overall goal! Phil. 3:7-11

May we strive to be good and faithful

stewards with what we have?

WHERE IS YOUR TREASURE?